Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources:

(Click on a plate to see a more extensive explanation of the symbolism in these disks.)

Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life.

Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.

Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.

Jewish and Christian teaching which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.

Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle to life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

These plates hang in the sanctuary and are designed by artists Lisa Benham and Bonnie Kayser.

The times we live in demand something of us. In fact, I believe they demand more from us than many of us ever expected.

I believe that in rising to the occasion of what is asked of us now, we will discover a depth of strength and a richness of love and courage that we did not know we could achieve. I believe that in rising to the challenge of our times we will wade into the mystery of life to a depth we did not know was [possible]….

More is asked of us than we could have imagined. The beauty of life is such that it will not let us go until we have offered the blessing we have to give. So let the beauty we have seen become the good that we do, and let us, … in faith with all those who have gone before us, place ourselves among those who bless the world.